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Oxford Slough Waterfowl Production Area Hunting & Fishing Guide 2026–27

Oxford Slough Waterfowl Production Area lies in Franklin County, Idaho, with about 1,865 acres of land owned in fee by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. For the 2026–2027 season the refuge has 1 mapped hunt unit: 1 open under general rules, covering about 1,865 huntable acres.

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1hunt units
1.9Khuntable acres
1.9KFWS-owned acres
6game categories

Oxford Slough WPA hunt unit map

Hunt units are colored by 2026–2027 status. Toggle layers for FWS-owned land, the approved refuge boundary and private easements. Use satellite imagery to scout marshes, timber edges and access points.

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Hunting at Oxford Slough WPA

Permitted hunting categories are big game, waterfowl, wild turkey, upland birds, migratory birds, and small game, subject to state seasons and refuge-specific rules.

Big GameWhite-tailed and mule deer, elk, pronghorn, moose, bear and other large mammalsWaterfowlDucks, geese, brant, swans (where legal) and cootsWild TurkeySpring and fall wild turkeyUpland BirdsPheasant, quail, grouse, prairie chicken and partridgeMigratory BirdsMourning dove, woodcock, snipe, rails, gallinules and sandhill craneSmall GameSquirrel, rabbit, hare, raccoon, opossum and other small mammals

Categories are those listed by USFWS for this station; exact species, seasons and bag limits follow Idaho regulations plus refuge-specific rules.

Hunt units (1)

Acreage by status
Open: 1,865 (100%)1.9Khuntable acres
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Oxford Slough Waterfowl Production Area
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Oxford Slough WPA by the numbers

With about 1,865 huntable acres, Oxford Slough WPA ranks #6 of 7 refuges and stations with mapped hunting land in Idaho and #330 of 420 nationwide. Roughly 100% of the acreage inside its mapped hunt units is open to hunting in some form.

The largest huntable unit is Oxford Slough Waterfowl Production Area (1,865 acres).

Besides 1,865 acres of federally owned land, the station administers conservation easements on about 161 acres of private land. Easement land protects habitat but is not open to public hunting.

When to hunt Oxford Slough WPA

Typical U.S. season windows for the game categories offered here. Idaho sets the exact dates, and refuges often open fewer days than the statewide season — use this to plan scouting, then confirm the 2026–2027 dates in the state regulations and the refuge hunt brochure.

Typical season windows — Big Game, Waterfowl, Wild Turkey, Upland Birds, Migratory Birds, Small Game
AugSepOctNovDecJanFebMarAprMayJun
🦌 Big Game
Archery deerFirearm deer
🦆 Waterfowl
Early teal & gooseRegular duck & goose
🦃 Wild Turkey
Spring gobblerFall (some states)
🐦 Upland Birds
Pheasant, quail, grouse
🕊️ Migratory Birds
Dove (Sept. 1 opener)Woodcock & snipeLate dove split
🐇 Small Game
Squirrel & rabbit

Permits & licenses

Refuge permit

Not listed

USFWS does not list a separate refuge permit for this station. Specific units or hunts (e.g. quota deer hunts) may still require one — check the hunt brochure.

You'll also need

  • A valid Idaho hunting license and any required tags or stamps — Idaho Department of Fish and Game
  • Federal Duck Stamp (waterfowl hunters 16+) and HIP certification for migratory birds
  • Non-toxic shot for waterfowl (federal requirement)
  • Hunter education certification where your state requires it
  • The current refuge hunt brochure / regulations (often must be signed and carried)

Fishing at Oxford Slough WPA

USFWS does not list fishing opportunities for Oxford Slough WPA.

How to get to Oxford Slough WPA

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Destination: Oxford Slough Waterfowl Production Area (FWS reference point)

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42.25652, -111.99876
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42°15′23.5″N 111°59′55.5″W

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Nearest towns

  • Soda Springs, ID34 mi SW of town
  • Logan, UT37 mi N of town
  • Pocatello, ID48 mi SE of town
  • Brigham City, UT52 mi N of town

Closest airports

  • PIH Pocatello Regional55 mi
  • IDA Idaho Falls Regional87 mi

Straight-line distances. Driving routes are longer; many refuge roads are gravel and may close seasonally.

The navigation point is the station reference location published by USFWS — often the headquarters or main entrance. For a specific hunt unit, open its page or click it on the map for coordinates and parking planning.

Sunrise, sunset & shooting hours

Today at Oxford Slough WPA

Legal light*–
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*½ hour before sunrise — the standard federal shooting-hour start for migratory game birds. Times in Boise local time.

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2026–2027 season sun table

DateShooting lightSunriseSunsetDaylight
Tue, Sep 1, 20266:22 AM6:52 AM8:04 PM13h 12m
Tue, Sep 15, 20266:36 AM7:06 AM7:40 PM12h 33m
Thu, Oct 1, 20266:53 AM7:23 AM7:11 PM11h 48m
Thu, Oct 15, 20267:09 AM7:39 AM6:48 PM11h 09m
Sun, Nov 1, 20266:29 AM6:59 AM5:23 PM10h 23m
Sun, Nov 15, 20266:47 AM7:17 AM5:07 PM9h 50m
Tue, Dec 1, 20267:06 AM7:36 AM4:57 PM9h 21m
Tue, Dec 15, 20267:19 AM7:49 AM4:56 PM9h 07m
Fri, Jan 1, 20277:26 AM7:56 AM5:05 PM9h 09m
Fri, Jan 15, 20277:24 AM7:54 AM5:18 PM9h 25m
Mon, Feb 1, 20277:12 AM7:42 AM5:40 PM9h 58m

Computed for 42.257, -111.999 (MDT / DST-aware). Check state rules — big game hours vary.

7-day hunting weather

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Forecast from the National Weather Service. Wind direction matters — plan your approach downwind of where game beds.

Guides for hunting Oxford Slough WPA

Deer Hunting on National Wildlife Refuges: Quota Hunts, Archery Units and Stand Rules

How refuge deer hunts work — lotteries and quota permits, archery-only and muzzleloader units, tree-stand rules…

Public-Land Duck Hunting on National Wildlife Refuges: Tactics That Work

How to find ducks, beat the crowds and set up on refuge marshes and WPAs — scouting, timing, small decoy spreads for…

Federal Duck Stamp Explained: Who Needs One, Where to Buy It and Where the Money Goes

Everything waterfowl hunters need to know about the Federal Duck Stamp — who must carry it, signing rules, the…

Nontoxic Shot Guide for Refuge and WPA Hunters

Why lead shot is banned for waterfowl, which nontoxic loads are approved, how steel, bismuth and tungsten compare, and…

Turkey Hunting on Wildlife Refuges: Lotteries, Pressured Birds and Safety

How spring and fall turkey hunts work on National Wildlife Refuges, how to scout and call public-land gobblers, and…

Pheasant and Upland Bird Hunting on Waterfowl Production Areas

Why WPAs are some of the best walk-in pheasant ground in the Midwest, how to hunt them early and late in the season…

Oxford Slough WPA FAQ

Is hunting allowed at Oxford Slough WPA?

Yes. Oxford Slough Waterfowl Production Area offers hunting in 1 unit (1,865 acres) during 2026–2027 for big game, waterfowl, wild turkey, upland birds, migratory birds, and small game. Seasons follow state regulations plus refuge-specific rules in 50 CFR Part 32.

Do I need a permit to hunt Oxford Slough WPA?

FWS data does not list a separate refuge hunting permit for Oxford Slough WPA. You still need a valid state license, any required state tags or stamps, and (for waterfowl hunters 16+) a Federal Duck Stamp.

Where is Oxford Slough WPA located?

Oxford Slough Waterfowl Production Area is in Franklin County, Idaho, about 34 miles SW of Soda Springs, ID (straight-line). GPS: 42.25652, -111.99876.

What are legal shooting hours at Oxford Slough WPA?

Migratory game bird shooting hours are generally one-half hour before sunrise to sunset; big game and other seasons follow state rules. See the sunrise/sunset table on this page and confirm in the refuge hunt brochure.

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Data: USFWS National Hunt Units 2026–2027, Hunting & Fishing Opportunities, Realty Boundaries & Tracts. Page updated October 28, 2026.